Research Affiliate Program - Sherbrooke, Canada - Natural Resources Canada

Natural Resources Canada

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Sherbrooke, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Natural Resources Canada - Canada Center for Mapping and Earth Observation
Sherbrooke (Québec)

This is a student position of 10 hours per week for four years and one session from Winter 2024 to Winter 2028.

This is a student position of 10 hours per week. The student receives $16,500 per year, payable in equal instalments three times a year.
For further information on the organization, please visit Natural Resources Canada

Closing date: 28 February :59, Pacific Time

Who can apply:
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Important messages:

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process.

If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation.

All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Duties:

Work environment:

At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you.

As an employee at Natural Resources Canada you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis.

We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide:

Your résumé.

Contact information for 1 references.

A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year

Education:

Currently enrolled or eligible to enroll in a PhD program in Institute for Quantum Science and Technology, University of Calgary.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Experience in analyzing and understanding geospatial data.
Experience in accessing and preprocessing spatial data.
Experience in computer program development in Python.
Experience in conducting literature reviews and summarizing information.
Experience in writing research reports and making scientific presentations.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job):
English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

Advanced computer programming
Comprehensive knowledge of Quantum Computing
Basic knowledge of data analytics
Quantitative research and analysis

Competencies:

Selfreliant
Good interpersonal relationships
Ability to work in teams
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job):
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment:

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information:

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve.

We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

Preference:

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

**We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.